Toyosawa Shuzo

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1930 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 豊盃醸造元 三浦酒造 (豊盃)
Prefecture Aomori
Status Operating
Owner Family (Miura family)
Water Source Mt. Iwaki snowmelt water via underground wells (soft water)
Rice Varieties Houhai rice (unique proprietary variety); Yamadanishiki; Hanafubuki
Toji School Tsugaru
Production Size Small
Key Brands Houhai; Houhai Junmai Daiginjo; Houhai Tsuru
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 40.57, 140.4886

About Toyosawa Shuzo

Produces the cult-favorite Houhai brand. Uses a proprietary rice variety called Houhai developed specifically for this brewery. Run by twin brothers. Extremely limited availability makes it highly sought after.